Guide

How to get a useful answer from a long document

A document summary is only one possible output. Tell Chat AI who the result is for and what they need to do with it.

Based on capabilities available in Chat AI 1.0.19 on July 18, 2026.

01

Prepare the file

Use a supported format under the current size limit. Remove material you do not have permission to process and redact sensitive information.

02

Define the extraction

Ask for specific information such as obligations, dates, risks, decisions, arguments, methods, or unanswered questions.

03

Request traceability

When the source format allows it, ask Chat AI to quote a short supporting excerpt or identify the relevant section so you can verify it.

04

Use a second pass

After the broad extraction, ask targeted follow-ups. Compare the answer with the original file before relying on it.